Tag: Wireless
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This Broadband Bill Would Let Cable & Telecom Giants Steamroll Through Local Rules
Everyone agrees that closing the digital divide and giving more people access to the internet. But that lofty goal may be fueling a proposed bill that could strip local and state authorities of the power to say how those networks will be built in their cities. House of Representative bill H.R. 3557, also known as…
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When Will 3G Be Retired? Here are the Timelines for Verizon, T-Mobile & AT&T
With more talk of 5G enabled devices and wireless companies expanding their coverage maps, it’s time to talk about 3G. 3G technology launched in 2002 with CNN asking “will it catch on?” 4G was introduced in 2009, and is still the current standard, though 5G has been in the works for some time. With the…
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Verizon is Offering Free Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+ & Apple Music with New Unlimited Plans
Verizon announced today a lineup of new 5G Mix & Match Unlimited plans, bringing customers more entertainment at the same price. Verizon’s Mix & Match Unlimited plans will be available beginning on August 20 and will have access to Verizon’s 5G Nationwide Network launching this year. “Our new Mix & Match plans make the choice…
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DISH Acquires Ting Mobile Customers, Expanding Mobile Business
DISH and Tucows Inc. announced today that Tucows will be the wireless retail business partner of DISH. As part of this agreement, DISH has also acquired Ting Mobile assets, including customer relationships. The acquisition supports DISH’s long term goal to disrupt the current mobile industry in the US, but will also make DISH more competitive…
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1 Gbps Wireless Internet Is Coming to 40K New Underserved Locations
Wireless internet is the future of home internet. With wireless, you no longer need to run a physical wire to each house, which is one of the most time consuming and expensive parts of rolling out home internet. Now Redzone internet has announced plans to continue their roll out of 1 Gbps fixed wireless internet…